Hip-hop artist, entrepreneur 'Rev. Run' to speak at Pruis Hall

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The former front man of Run–D.M.C., Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons, will speak at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Pruis Hall.

Simmons, an ordained minister, musician and business entrepreneur, is the second Excellence in Leadership speaker to visit campus this semester.

Lori Byers, associate dean of the College of Communication, Information, and Media, will moderate “A Conversation with Rev. Run.”

Simmons is also known for his MTV series, “Run’s House,” which ran from 2005 until 2009.

The series was a reality show that followed Simmons, his wife Justine Simmons, and their five children.

Other EIL speakers this semester include “Orange is the New Black” actress Laverne Cox in February, and Rainn Wilson from NBC’s workplace comedy “The Office.”

The event is free and open to the public. 

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